DC Velocity Top Stories

But can they deliver?

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Conventional wisdom says buyers look mainly at price when they go to choose suppliers. Yet many place heavy emphasis on delivery capabilities as well.

The penitent's road map to reshoring

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Soured on offshoring? Here's our step-by-step guide to evaluating your alternatives.

China temporarily lifts ban on imports of Virginia logs

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Move reverses embargo triggered by pest infestation.

Problem: Safely storing goods in an earthquake zone

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

The solution for Iron Mountain was to install customized, seismically engineered racks.

Regional trucker Holland names Scott Ware president

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Industry veteran most recently served as carrier's VP of operations.

Is it time to re-regulate the airlines?

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

In this age of delayed flights, rising fares, and generally poor service, even some longtime proponents of deregulation are beginning to reconsider their position.

Hope for the Chokepoint City?

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

The answer to Chicago's rail congestion problem may lie in a '90s-era Los Angeles public works project.

Supply chain management expert Bill Copacino dies at 61

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Cancer claims one of the supply chain profession's best known and most respected leaders.

Amware buys ParcelPort in bid to change e-commerce fulfillment model

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Merger aims to bring B-to-B warehousing expertise, national structure to fragmented e-commerce fulfillment market.

An Olympian effort

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

For UPS's Miller, managing logistics for 2012 games could have a profound 'reverse' effect.

More DCs welcome workers with disabilities

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

After launching its successful program to hire workers with disabilities, Walgreens has been urging others to follow suit. Those who have tried it say they're getting the same good results.

Seal out the cold, spread the warmth

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

By installing new dock door seals and ceiling fans in the shipping area, MillerCoors made its docks more comfortable for employees—and slashed its energy bills in the process.

Gnashing your teeth over truckload capacity "crunch"?

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

TransCore says, "Save your enamel!"

CSCMP to offer conference discounts to military personnel

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Group also pledges share of proceeds to Wounded Warrior Project.

Green quits as Canadian Pacific CEO

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Harrison set to step in; Ackman, activist investor, wins huge victory.

STB to issue ruling on demurrage

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Rail agency to resolve thorny issue of liability for railcar detention charges.

Scrubbing of higher truck weight, size limits costs shippers billions

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Change would have yielded shippers an estimated $32 billion to $37 billion a year in cost savings and productivity improvements.

FedEx Freight exec: Driver shortage won't spare LTL industry

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

All truckers will confront a shrinking driver pool as a result of tougher safety regulations, aging driver workforce, FedEx Freight COO tells WERC.

Is your DC struggling with fulfillment? Consider DOM software

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

"Distributed order management" applications determine the best fulfillment location for a particular order.

The what, when, and why of rugged handhelds

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

If your handheld computers take a lot of abuse, maybe it's time for "rugged" devices. Here's a look at what makes them so tough, when they make economic sense, and why sometimes they're the only way to go.

Shippers warned of rising U.S. freight rates ahead

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Users of transport services should expect sustained, almost "indefinite" increases at least through balance of decade, consultant tells WERC audience.

Caterpillar sells most of logistics unit

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Majority stake in Cat Logistics subsidiary to be bought by private mergers and acquisitions firm.

FedEx to buy French delivery firm Tatex

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Acquisition represents second 'bolt-on' European deal in a month.

Shippers warned of rising U.S. freight rates ahead

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

Users of transport services should expect sustained, almost "indefinite" increases at least through balance of decade, consultant tells WERC audience.

Looking for work? Amazon is hiring

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 CST

E-commerce giant is looking to fill 5,000 slots across the continent.